Senior Cyber Operations Engineer

MITRE

Fort Meade (MD)

On-site

USD 159,000 - 238,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

MITRE Fort Meade/Annapolis Junction seeks Lead Cybersecurity Engineers to support a government-focused cyber operations program. You will craft strategies, develop TTPs, and guide sponsor teams, delivering technical work products and staying ahead of evolving threats.

You must have active TS/SCI with polygraph, U.S. citizenship, and hybrid onsite presence at Fort Meade while collaborating with sponsors and defense partners to strengthen national security and mission outcomes.

Qualifications

8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years with a Master’s; or a PhD with relevant experience
Degree in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, systems engineering, intelligence or related field preferred
Knowledge of systems engineering, mission engineering, cyber operations, intelligence support to cyber operations, or capability development
Track record of innovative thinking and problem-solving with a bias toward action in the cyber operations domain
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required

Responsibilities

Produce technical work products to include written reports, models, and system diagrams
Develop and/or engineer innovative cyber operations strategies, prototypes, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Work closely with MITRE leadership and government representatives to communicate vision and strategy to improve cyber operations
Work with a team of MITRE personnel to implement strategy, TTPs, and/or transition prototypes
Research and remain cognizant of technology innovation within your area of expertise and identify ways to leverage technology to improve operational outcomes